Day 1: Let’s Count! Fun with Mandarin Numbers 1-10 🔢

Welcome to Day 1 of the 30-Day Thematic Chinese Word Challenge! 🎉

We’re so excited to kick off this language learning adventure with you and your little learners! Over the next 30 days, we’ll explore fun themes and learn 10 essential Mandarin words each day – perfect for building a strong foundation for kids and beginners.

Today’s theme is Numbers (数字 – shùzì)! We’ll learn how to count from 1 to 10. Numbers pop up everywhere, so these are super useful words to know right from the start. Let’s get counting!

Today’s 10 Thematic Words: Numbers 1-10

Learning to count is fundamental! Pay close attention to the Pinyin spelling and the tone marks – they’re important for correct pronunciation. Watch the video below to hear them clearly!

Fun Fact: Look closely at the characters for 1, 2, and 3 – they look just like one, two, and three lines! Easy to remember, right?

一 (yī) – One

二 (èr) – Two

三 (sān) – Three

四 (sì) – Four

五 (wǔ) – Five

六 (liù) – Six

七 (qī) – Seven

八 (bā) – Eight

九 (jiǔ) – Nine

十 (shí) – Ten

Watch Today’s Quick Lesson!

Ready to see and hear the numbers? Watch our quick video for Day 1. Practice saying them along with the video!

Practice Makes Perfect! Get the Day 1 Activity Pack 🎨

Want to help your learners master these numbers? Download our Day 1: Numbers Activity Pack! It includes:

• Printable Flashcards (Character, Pinyin, English, Number)
• Audio Files for pronunciation practice

Click Below to Purchase the Day 1 Numbers Pack!

New to the Challenge?

It’s not too late to join! Sign up and get your FREE Challenge Starter Kit with a tracker, theme list, and learning tips!

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Great job on Day 1! Counting is a fantastic first step.

Tomorrow’s Theme (Day 2): Get ready to explore the vibrant world of Colors (颜色 – yánsè)! See you then! 再见 (Zàijiàn)!